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Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori. By Theresa Izquierdo. Classification. Helicobacter Pylori is considered a bacterium because: It lacks a nucleus It’s DNA is found in a single strand Does not have any organelles besides ribosomes. Characteristics. Rod shaped Has a flagellum

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Helicobacter pylori

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  1. Helicobacter pylori By Theresa Izquierdo

  2. Classification • Helicobacter Pylori is considered a bacterium because: • It lacks a nucleus • It’s DNA is found in a single strand • Does not have any organelles besides ribosomes

  3. Characteristics • Rod shaped • Has a flagellum • appear to grow best in the presence of a small amount of free oxygen (microaerophiles)

  4. Mode of Transmission • The infection occurs when a person swallows bacteria in/on: • fluid • containmated utensils • food • Also, items that may contain fecal matter

  5. Infection • Helicobacter pylori causes an infection in the stomach. • Symptoms: Bloating, nausea, vomitting, can cause pain ulcers or stomach cancer • Causes ulcers by weakening the mucus layer in the stomach and injures the • underlying stomach cells

  6. Treatment • It takes about 10-14 days to return to health • Most of the treatment include called a proton pump inhibitor. It decreases the stomach's production of acid, which allows the tissues damaged by the infection to heal.

  7. Citations • "Information on Helicobacer Pylori Also Referred to as H. Pylori, Produced by Medical Doctors." Web. 02 Feb. 2011. <http://www.medicinenet.com/helicobacter_pylori/article.htm>. • Jackson, Frank W. "Helicobacter Pylori." Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology. 2008. Web. 02 Feb. 2011. <http://www.gicare.com/diseases/helicobacter-pylori.aspx>. • "Non Nutrient Factors Affecting Growth." Ohio State Mansfield. Web. 02 Feb. 2011. <http://mansfield.osu.edu/~sabedon/biol2020.htm>.

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